The Humble Family's Daughter Has A Spatial Pocket!-Chapter 564 - 515 Official Promotion by One Rank_1
Chapter 564: Chapter 515, Official Promotion by One Rank_1 Chapter 564 -515, Official Promotion by One Rank_1 “Why are you dressed like a maid?”
Daohua walked over to Dong Yuanyao with a look of astonishment, “You couldn’t have sneaked out, could you?”
Dong Yuanyao gave her a ‘you’re still asking?’ look: “Isn’t this to see you?”
Daohua: “…If your mother finds out about this, she’s going to punish you again.”
Dong Yuanyao laughed: “No, she won’t. These days, no, actually, for the past month or two, my mother has been so busy she hasn’t had time to pay attention to me.”
Daohua asked curiously: “What is your mother busy with?”
Dong Yuanyao: “Obviously, she’s busy with my brother’s marriage. Think about it, even your older brother, who’s younger than mine, is engaged now. My mother must be in a hurry, right?”
Daohua: “Aren’t you going back to Beijing to find a bride?”
Dong Yuanyao: “My grandmother said that taking a wife means someone else’s daughter is joining our family; it doesn’t have to be someone from Beijing. If there’s a suitable match, we can consider it. Once my mother mentioned it, our house hasn’t had a single day of quiet since this New Year.”
Daohua laughed: “You’re going to have a sister-in-law, aren’t you happy?”
Dong Yuanyao sighed: “What’s there to be happy about? My brother is going to belong to another girl. I don’t think it’s something to be excited about.”
Daohua tapped Dong Yuanyao on the head: “You, always getting jealous for nothing. Why don’t you think that having a sister-in-law means one more person to care for you?”
Dong Yuanyao rolled her eyes: “Do you think I’m Jingwan? I don’t expect my future sister-in-law to dote on me or anything. I just hope she’s good to my brother, respectful to my parents, and not a home-wrecker — that’s enough for me.”
Daohua looped her arm through Dong Yuanyao’s: “You have to trust your grandmother and mother’s judgment. If you’re really worried, just have someone investigate the candidate in secret. That’s what I did.”
Dong Yuanyao nodded: “That’s the only way, then.”
Daohua smiled: “Come on, stop thinking about these unhappy things. Let’s go, I’ll introduce you to my two cousins.”
Dong Yuanyao shook her head: “Dressed like this, I’d better not.” She then grabbed Daohua’s hand, “Accompany me to go shopping instead. I’ve been cooped up at home for so long, I’m going stir-crazy.”
“This…” Daohua hesitated.
Dong Yuanyao shook Daohua’s arm: “It won’t take too long.”
Daohua pondered for a moment: “Then wait for me a moment, I’ll go and let my mother know.”
Dong Yuanyao smiled: “Alright.”
…
Meanwhile, at the Imperial Palace.
Having read the secret letter sent back by Xiao Yeyang, the Emperor couldn’t help but laugh loudly several times, repeating the word ‘good’ thrice: “Yangyang is getting more and more impressive.”
He actually cracked the method Old Eighth used to pass messages!
Although the letter repeatedly mentioned that it was his uncle’s little apprentice who cracked it, the Emperor’s heart still leaned towards his own nephew.
However, upon reading the decoded message that came with it, the Emperor’s expression turned ugly: “Baxian Restaurant…”
Eunuch An, standing by, had a smile and relaxed expression just a moment ago, but seeing the Emperor’s sudden change of expression made his heart skip a beat.
The Emperor turned to Eunuch An: “I remember Baxian Restaurant is owned by the An Family, right?”
Eunuch An quickly nodded: “You remember correctly, Your Majesty. Although Baxian Restaurant is registered under the An Family, many nobles seem to have a share in it.”
The Emperor sneered: “Baxian…”
Eunuch An’s heart began to pound, knowing the Emperor held a deep grudge against the Eighth Prince, which made him very nervous at the mention of anything to do with the number eight.
The Emperor was silent for a while: “Go and call Xiu Xiangchen.”
Eunuch An immediately bowed and made his exit. Before long, he returned, leading a burly middle-aged man inside.
“Your Majesty, Commander Xiu has arrived.”
The man was Xiu Xiangchen, the Commander of the Jinling Guard.
The Emperor looked at the man: “All the letters intercepted from Old Eighth over the years are still kept, right?”
Xiu Xiangchen respectfully replied: “Yes, Your Majesty, they are all preserved.”
The Emperor: “Good, bring them to me right away.”
Xiu Xiangchen was startled and couldn’t help asking, “All of them?”
The Emperor glanced at him indifferently.
Xiu Xiangchen’s scalp tightened under that gaze, and he immediately bent over with a fist in palm, saying, “Your servant will fetch them right away.”
The Emperor ‘hmm’ed, adding, “From now on, any intercepted letters from Old Eight are to be brought to me.”
Without further hesitation, Xiangchen nodded quickly, “Your servant obeys the order.” Having said that, he saw the Emperor wasn’t looking at him anymore, so he bowed out, walking backwards.
All along the way, Xiu Xiangchen was pondering why the Emperor suddenly wanted communications from Prince Eight’s side.
“Could it be that the Emperor has cracked Prince Eight’s method of sending messages?”
With that question, Xiu Xiangchen returned to the Jinling Guard Office, took all the communication letters he had from Prince Eight, and hurried back to the Emperor.
This time, upon entering the main hall, Xiu Xiangchen clearly felt that the Emperor’s mood had improved considerably, and he quickly glanced at the two transparent glass bottles in the Emperor’s hand, “Your Majesty, these are all the letters intercepted over the years.”
Eunuch An took the box and placed it on the imperial desk.
The Emperor put down the diamond pen and the potion, glanced at the letters in the box without immediately trying to decode them, but looked at Xiu Xiangchen, “Starting today, I want a list of everyone entering and leaving Baxian Restaurant. Remember, do not alarm anyone.”
Xiu Xiangchen’s eyes flickered, “Your servant accepts the command.”
After a moment’s thought, the Emperor added, “When you return to the Jinling Guard later, give an Investigator’s token of command to An Yuan.”
At these words, Xiu Xiangchen looked at Eunuch An in surprise, unable to help saying, “Your Majesty, the Jinling Guard’s positions for Investigators are already filled…”
The Emperor raised his hand to interrupt, “I know, this is a special appointment from me.”
Xiu Xiangchen dared not question further; officials of the Jinling Guard above the fourth rank were personally appointed by the Emperor. A special appointment from the Emperor undoubtedly meant someone had performed a significant service.
Eunuch An, smiling, approached Xiu Xiangchen, “Commander Xiu, shall we go?”
Soon, the two left the hall.
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Once they were far from the palace gates, Xiu Xiangchen quickly asked in a low voice, “Eunuch An, may I know who the newly appointed Investigator is so I can be prepared?”
Eunuch An smiled, “Why the hurry, Commander? Since he’s to be part of the Jinling Guards, he will surely report to you soon enough, and then you’ll naturally know who it is.”
Seeing that a smiling Eunuch An wasn’t giving anything away, Xiu Xiangchen had no choice but to give up on further questioning.
Returning to the Jinling Guard Office, Xiu Xiangchen handed a commander’s token to Eunuch An, who took it and then left.
Once he was gone, the Deputy Commanders and Investigators gathered around.
“Sir, what did Eunuch An come here for?”
Xiu Xiangchen glanced at them and said indifferently, “The Emperor has specially appointed a new Investigator.”
On hearing this, both Deputy Commanders and Investigators widened their eyes in surprise.
“Sir, what exactly is going on?”
Xiu Xiangchen said, “What else could it be? Someone has made a meritorious deed.” Having said that, he didn’t want to elaborate further, “Enough, don’t crowd around here anymore, go and do your duties diligently. We have piled up quite a few cases; if we don’t take them seriously, be careful of being pushed out.”
Watching Xiu Xiangchen leave, the Deputy Commanders and Investigators quickly exchanged glances.
On the other side, Eunuch An returned to the main hall with the token.
The Emperor flipped through the token and sighed, “This time with Brother Nine legitimizing the Ma Family, Yangyang has been wronged.”
Eunuch An kept his head down, not daring to respond.
The Emperor handed the token to Eunuch An, “Promote his position by one rank. Hopefully, it makes him a little happier.”
Eunuch An said with a smile, “With the Emperor’s affection, the Little Prince will surely be pleased.”
The Emperor shook his head, not saying anything. Haven’t you heard what Dongli said? Yangyang nowadays does not allow others to call him Little Prince, which shows how much he minds the legitimization of the Ma Family.
Looking at the potion and the diamond pen on the table, thinking of his mother, his uncle, and that clever and witty little girl, the Emperor felt a little relieved.
Fortunately, Yangyang has their company in Zhongzhou!
Immediately after, the Emperor tried the pen and potion, watching as the writing on the paper slowly vanished, he said with a sigh and a chuckle, “Yan Zhigao really has a capable daughter. Go, find someone to replicate this potion.”
